Staff Selection Commission Releases CHSL Notification for
2536 Vacancies
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the
official notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL)
Examination 2026, inviting online applications for approximately 2,536
tentative vacancies across LDC/JSA and DEO posts. This is a golden
opportunity for 12th pass candidates seeking central government jobs in various
Ministries, Departments, and Offices of the Government of India. Applications
open on September 7, 2026, and close on October 7, 2026.
Recruitment Summary
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Recruiting Body |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|
Exam Name |
Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 |
|
Posts |
LDC/JSA, DEO, DEO Grade 'A' |
|
Total Vacancies |
Approx. 2,536 (Tentative) |
|
Application Mode |
Online Only |
|
Application Start Date |
September 7, 2026 |
|
Last Date to Apply |
October 7, 2026 (23:00 Hours) |
|
Job Location |
Across India (Various Central Government Offices) |
|
Official Website |
Important Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Start of Online Application |
September 7, 2026 |
|
Last Date to Submit Online Application |
October 7, 2026 (23:00 Hours) |
|
Last Date for Online Fee Payment |
October 8, 2026 (23:00 Hours) |
|
Application Form Correction Window |
October 14 - 16, 2026 (23:00 Hours) |
|
Tier-I Exam Date (CBE) |
To Be Notified Later |
|
Tier-II Exam Date (CBE) |
To Be Notified Later |
Vacancy Details
|
S. No. |
Post Name |
No. of Posts |
|
1 |
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant
(JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), DEO Grade 'A' (Combined) |
Approx. 2,536 (Tentative) |
Note: Post-wise and category-wise break-up will be
released later on the SSC website under Candidate's Corner > Tentative
Vacancy.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
A candidate must be:
- A
citizen of India, OR
- A
subject of Nepal or Bhutan, OR
- A person
of Indian origin who has migrated from certain specified countries with
the intention of settling permanently in India
Candidates in the latter categories require an
eligibility certificate from the Government of India.
Educational Qualification
|
Post |
Qualification Required |
|
DEO/DEO Grade 'A' (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food &
Public Distribution, SSC, and Ministry of Culture) |
12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a
subject, from a recognized Board |
|
LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade 'A' (All Other
Departments/Ministries) |
12th Standard pass or equivalent examination from a
recognized Board or University |
Candidates who have appeared for Class 12 exam can also
apply, but must have the qualifying result declared on or before October 7,
2026.
Age Limit (As on August 1, 2026)
|
Category |
Age Limit |
|
Minimum Age |
18 Years |
|
Maximum Age |
27 Years |
Candidates born not before August 2, 1999, and not later
than August 1, 2008, are eligible to apply.
Age Relaxation:
|
Category |
Relaxation |
|
SC/ST |
5 Years |
|
OBC |
3 Years |
|
PwD |
10 Years |
|
PwD (OBC) |
13 Years |
|
PwD (SC/ST) |
15 Years |
|
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) |
3 Years after deduction of military service |
|
Central Government Civilian Employees (3+ years regular
service) |
Up to 40 Years |
Note: Only male candidates are eligible for vacancies in
the Border Roads Organization (BRO).
Salary Structure
|
Post |
Pay Level |
|
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant
(JSA) |
Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200) |
|
Data Entry Operator (DEO) |
Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100) and Level-5 (₹29,200 -
₹92,300) |
|
Data Entry Operator, Grade 'A' |
Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100) |
Application Fee
|
Category |
Fee |
|
General/OBC/EWS (Male) |
₹100/- |
|
Women (All Categories) |
Exempted |
|
SC/ST |
Exempted |
|
PwD |
Exempted |
|
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) |
Exempted |
Fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or
Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay debit cards. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Selection Process
Selection is through a Computer Based Examination
conducted in two tiers.
Tier-I Exam Pattern
|
Part |
Subject |
Questions/Marks |
|
I |
English Language (Basic Knowledge) |
25/50 |
|
II |
General Intelligence |
25/50 |
|
III |
Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) |
25/50 |
|
IV |
General Awareness |
25/50 |
- Total
Duration: 60 Minutes
- Negative
Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
- Type:
Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions
Tier-II Exam Pattern
Tier-II is conducted in two sessions on the same day:
|
Section |
Subjects |
|
Section-I |
Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning & General
Intelligence |
|
Section-II |
English Language & Comprehension and General Awareness |
|
Section-III |
Computer Knowledge Test (Qualifying in Nature) |
|
Section-IV |
Skill Test/Typing Test (for DEO and LDC/JSA posts) |
- Negative
Marking: 1 mark per wrong answer in Sections I and II
- It
is mandatory to qualify all sections of Tier-II
How to Apply Online
- Visit
the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in or the "my SSC" mobile
application
- Complete
One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website
- Log
in and fill out the SSC CHSL 2026 online application form
- Opt
for Aadhaar-based authentication during OTR, if desired
- Upload
the required details and capture your photograph as per instructions
- Pay
the application fee online (if applicable) before October 8, 2026
- Submit
the form and keep a printout for your records
Important Instructions
- Applications
must be submitted only in online mode; no offline applications are
accepted
- Candidates
can select up to three exam centres in order of priority
- Fee
once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any
other exam
- The
correction window (October 14-16, 2026) allows a maximum of two
modifications
- Applications
remaining "Incomplete" due to non-receipt of fee will be
summarily rejected
- The
Tier-I and Tier-II exam schedule will be announced separately
Important Links
|
Link |
Action |
|
Apply Online |
|
|
Official Notification PDF |
|
|
Official Website |
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